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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 400,151.16, 552,147.30 and 230,352.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 400,151.16, 552,147.30 and 230,352.48 is: 317,851.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    400,151.16 : 552,147.30 = 230,352.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    400,151.16/552,147.30 = 230,352.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    400,151.16x = 552,147.30 × 230,352.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    400,151.16x = 127,188,499,880.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,188,499,880.30/400,151.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317,851.13

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